Ard אַרְדְּ
Grandson of Benjamin, son of Bela
Who is Ard in the Bible?
Ard was a grandson of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, and the son of Bela (Numbers 26:40). He is mentioned in the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Moab near the end of their forty years of wandering in the desert. This census was conducted to determine the military strength of each tribe and to prepare for the allocation of the Promised Land among the Israelites. The inclusion of Ard in this genealogical record demonstrates the continuity of the Benjamite line and their established place within the nation of Israel as they prepared to enter Canaan, fulfilling God's covenant promise to their ancestors.
Biography
Ard is mentioned in the book of Numbers as one of the descendants of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). In the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Moab, near the end of their forty years of wandering, Ard is listed as a grandson of Benjamin through his son Bela (Num.26.40).
The purpose of this census was to determine the military strength of each tribe and to prepare for the allocation of the Promised Land among the tribes. The mention of Ard in this context highlights the continuity of the Benjamite clan and their place within the nation of Israel as they prepared to enter and possess the land promised to their forefathers.
This reference to Ard in the book of Numbers is consistent with his mention in the genealogy of Benjamin in Gen.46.21, confirming his place in the family line. Apart from these two mentions, no further details about Ard's life or role within the tribe of Benjamin are provided in the biblical text.
Family
Siblings
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Ezbon Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin warriorSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Uzzi Tribe of LeviHigh PriestHigh priest in the line of EleazarView full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Iri Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Addar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Abihud Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Abishua Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaDescendant of Benjamin, son of BelaView full profile →
- Ahoah Tribe of BenjaminDavid's warriorDescendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:40
"And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַרְדְּ |
| Group | Hebrew | אַרְדִּי |